The Kling Family Foundation
The Kling Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $265K.
The Kling Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kling Family Foundation gave $93K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,900
- +35.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,483
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,189,459
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Kling Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Missouri Botanical Garden ($40K). Together the top 6 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Kling Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2023) to $93K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Botanical Garden St. Louis, MO | To Share Knowledge About Plants and the Environment | $40,000 |
| Lambert Art and Culture Program St. Louis, MO | To uplift regional pride through the presentation of artwork by local and other artists | $35,150 |
| The Trevor Project West Hollywood, CA | To end suicide among lgbtq youth through 24/7, free, and confidential crisis intervention services | $10,000 |
| Wyman Center Eureka, MO | To connect teens to their voices, their strengths, and their futures through proven programs and supports | $5,000 |
| Landmarks Association of St Louis St. Louis, MO | To preserve, enhance, and promote st. Louis architectural heritage | $2,500 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | To Fund a College Scholarship Program | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,189,459 | $266,989 | $97,245 | $92,900 | 6 | $94,825 | $264,569 | $112,885 |
| 2023 | $1,969,715 | $117,308 | $80,044 | $68,583 | 4 | $70,333 | $107,597 | $99,418 |
| 2022 | $1,962,451 | $155,110 | $103,700 | $88,583 | 5 | $91,683 | $150,093 | $99,253 |
| 2021 | $1,921,041 | $291,356 | $87,187 | $83,583 | 5 | $83,583 | $289,352 | $111,101 |
| 2020 | $1,701,872 | $148,970 | $76,738 | $70,250 | 5 | — | $146,048 | $94,006 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kling Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kling Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allan B. Kling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee C. Kling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Kling Family Foundation
How much does The Kling Family Foundation give each year?
The Kling Family Foundation gave $93K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $69K across 4 grants.
What is The Kling Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kling Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $15,483, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kling Family Foundation give grants?
The Kling Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (3 grants).
Does The Kling Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Kling Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Kling Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kling Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Missouri Botanical Garden ($40,000), Lambert Art and Culture Program ($35,150) and The Trevor Project ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kling Family Foundation?
The Kling Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Kling Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kling Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6804508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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